I think we have all made simple roasted carrots but my Honey Roasted Carrots with goat cheese bring a level of elegance to your dinner table. (I say elegant but they are SO EASY to make!)
The creamy goat cheese artistically smeared on the serving platter sets off the honey roasted carrots to catch everyones attention. Plus the goat cheese & carrot combo is incredible! The tender, lightly charred carrots are then topped with lemon zest, fresh parsley, flaky sea salt and toasted with pine nuts. I want to make them again just writing about them!
Each bite of these caramelized, tender-crisp carrots are filled with a zesty, sweet and salty, toasted crunch. Paired with the creamy goat cheese is like the frosting on a cake. I don’t think I ever want to eat carrots any other way!
This simple recipe is a great side dish to make for a busy Easter brunch or holiday dinner, and works great for weeknight dinners too. The honey butter garlic glaze is made with common ingredients you will most likely already have stashed in your pantry and you’ll want to slurp it up with a straw!
This side dish is the perfect compliment to a glazed ham, holiday turkey, delicious salmon or your favorite chicken dish.
Some other roasted vegetable recipes that I just can’t get enough of are my Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts , Roasted Vegetable Medley with Cider Glaze , Spicy Roasted Cauliflower , and Roasted Brussels & Butternut Squash .
Reasons Why You Will Love My Honey Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese
- Simple to make
- Beautiful presentation
- Ingredients are staples in your kitchen.
- Easy prep…just simmer and roast!
- Full of flavor!
Ingredient Notes
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- Carrots: peeled and sliced on a bias OR slice lengthwise. Roasting fresh carrots help deepen the color and adds depth of favor to this versatile veggie.
- Honey: brings out the sweetness of the carrots and is just a really delicious pairing!
- Butter: just a little unsalted butter for the sauce!
- Garlic: fresh minced garlic is best.
- Apple cider vinegar: compliments the carrots perfectly!
- Goat cheese: I never want to eat carrots without goat cheese again. SO GOOD.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card .
- Make the honey sauce.
- Toss some of the sauce in prepared carrots.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Drizzle with a little more sauce & then roast again 10-15 minutes more.
- Serve with goat cheese and garnishes.
Expert Tips and Variations
- If you don’t have goat cheese you can substitute cream cheese or ricotta cheese for the goat cheese.
- With a wide variety of carrots add more color to your side dish by using rainbow carrots that are yellow, white, purple and red.
- Careful not to over crowd the pan with carrots. Over crowding can lead to mushy vegetables.
- If you want a combination of vegetables, you can roast vegetables together with similar cook times to carrots, such as Brussels sprouts, sweet potato of cauliflower.
- If you’re not a fan of pine nuts, try adding pecans, cashews, walnuts or slivered almonds.
More Side Dishes
Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Hot Honey
Easy Mushroom Risotto with Rosemary & Parmesan
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Brussel Sprouts au Gratin
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 8 large carrots, peeled and sliced on a bias (for really large carrots, slice in half lengthwise first)
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 oz. goat cheese, plus more as needed
- 1-2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- 1-2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and cut the carrots. Place in a mixing bowl. 8 large carrots, peeled and sliced on a bias (for really large carrots, slice in half lengthwise first)
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and honey and heat until butter melts. 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1/3 cup honey
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant, ~30 seconds. Add the apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Simmer on low until the sauce begins to thicken, about 5-6 minutes. It will look like a loose honey consistency. If you want a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer and reduce longer. 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper, to taste
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the sauce onto the carrots and toss until coated.
- Transfer the carrots to the prepared baking sheet along with any of the sauce that settled to the bottom of the bowl. (I like to flip the carrots cut side down so they get a nice roast).
- Roast for 20 minutes. Then drizzle the carrots with a little bit more of the honey sauce. Place back in the oven and roast again for ~10 more minutes or until roasted and tender.
- Spread the goat cheese onto a serving plate and drizzle the goat cheese with honey. 4 oz. goat cheese, plus more as needed
- Top the goat cheese with the roasted carrots and drizzle any remaining glaze on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, pine nuts, and flaky sea salt. Serve right away and enjoy! 1-2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced, 1-2 tsp. lemon zest, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, flaky sea salt
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Notes
- Storage : I love these carrots best the day they’re made, but roasted carrots will store well in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. I would keep the goat cheese separate if you plan on having leftovers.
- If your carrots are turning out mushy and not roasted and caramelized, your pan may be over crowded. Try dividing the carrots on to 2 separate baking sheets or use less carrots.
